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TALOS:

TALOS:. By Michael Silva ITMG 100, Section 06. The Soldier Super Suit. TALOS . The US government called for a new TALOS: Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit Advanced Infantry Uniform Promises to provide: Superhuman Strength Greater ballistic protection. TALOS: Iron Man Super Suit .

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TALOS:

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  1. TALOS: By Michael Silva ITMG 100, Section 06 The Soldier Super Suit

  2. TALOS • The US government called for a new TALOS: • Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit • Advanced Infantry Uniform • Promises to provide: • Superhuman Strength • Greater ballistic protection TALOS: Iron Man Super Suit

  3. Combat Uses • ‘Liquid Armor’ • Stiffens at moment of contact for increased stopping power • Increased mobility in a battle suit • Sensor Cues • Monitors heart rate, breathing, temperature • Wound-stasis, to stop bleeding

  4. Non-Combat Use • Intelligent weight distribution • Reduces stress on joints • Exoskeleton • Increased strength • Increased physical capacity • Internal body sensors • Injury sensors

  5. Complexity • Most complex armor created • Multiple industries working on it • Technology from all different fields • Most advanced technology in each field • Some technology isn’t finished yet • High expectations

  6. Many Want to Help Design TALOS concept art

  7. Opposition • Many believe that it is promoting sending more troops into combat because of ‘increased security of troops’ • Many flaws in design • Not expected to be field-tested for three years • Non-existent technology • Long-lasting power source

  8. Pros and Cons

  9. References Baird, Will. "US Army Starts Developing Powered Armor Under the TALOS Project." The Dragon's Tales. N.p., 31 May 2013. Web. 8 Oct. 2013. "Camouflage Wallpapers." Full HD Desktop Wallpapers. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. Fung, Brian. "TALOS Is the Army's Plan to Create an Iron Man Suit." Washingtonpost.com. Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2013. Web. 9 Oct. 2013. Hoarn, Steven. "SOCOM Seeks TALOS (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit)." Defensemedianetwork.com. Defense Media Network, 18 May 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. "The Iron Man Cometh: US Army Commissions 'TALOS' Suit with Liquid Armor." The Iron Man Cometh: US Army Commissions 'TALOS' Suit with Liquid Armor - RT USA. N.p., 10 Oct. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. Lallanilla, Marc. "'Iron Man' Suit Under Development by US Army." LiveScience.com. TechMediaNetwork, 10 Oct. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. Roger, Teel. "ARMY.MIL, The Official Homepage of the United States Army." Army Explores Futuristic Uniform for SOCOM. United States Army, 28 May 2013. Web. 8 Oct. 2013. Soldier Systems Daily. "Screw Iron Man – TALOS Needs To Look Here - Soldier Systems." Soldier Systems RSS. N.p., 1 Nov. 2013. Web. 8 Oct. 2013. "Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit." Military.com. Monster, 2 Oct. 2013. Web. 8 Oct. 2013.

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